THE LEEDS BRIEF ⏰ Monday, 9 November 2026
Leeds beat Spurs and stand by Jayden Bogle after racist abuse, overnight resurfacing on Albion Street and Woodhouse Lane, Dawson's Corner's final push and Northern's new trains plan.
Morning, Leeds! Leeds United went into the international break with a 1-0 win over Tottenham, but the weekend ended with the club condemning racist abuse sent to Jayden Bogle. Also today: overnight resurfacing on Albion Street and Woodhouse Lane starts tonight, the last big surfacing push at Dawson's Corner begins, and Northern wants up to 450 new trains.
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⚽ Leeds beat Spurs, then stand by Bogle after racist abuse
Leeds United beat Tottenham 1-0 at Elland Road on Saturday, with substitute Noah Okafor scoring with only his third touch, two minutes after coming on in the 77th minute. The win takes Leeds to 14 points from 10 games going into the international break. But the weekend turned sour when defender Jayden Bogle was sent racist abuse online after a first-half tackle on Spurs forward Mathys Tel, who hobbled off; referee John Brooks didn't punish Bogle after a lengthy VAR review, and the BBC reports Tottenham are set to complain formally to refereeing body Pro Ref about that decision. Leeds said they were "appalled" by the abuse, called it "disgusting", and on Sunday published a selection of the messages, with Bogle's permission, to show how serious they were. The club said it will work with the Premier League and the authorities to identify those responsible, and that Bogle has "the full and unconditional support of the club and his team-mates". Tottenham also condemned the abuse and offered to help find the people behind it.
👉 Read more: BBC Sport · YEP
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📰 NEWS
🎖️ Leeds falls silent for Remembrance Sunday
Hundreds of people watched as veterans and serving military personnel paraded through the city centre to Millennium Square for Remembrance Sunday. Among the flag-bearers was 91-year-old army veteran Kenneth Naylor from Leeds, who has been a standard-bearer for 40 years and told the BBC it was important to carry the tradition on. Armistice Day itself is on Wednesday (11 November), with the two-minute silence at 11am.
👉 Read the full story at BBC News
🚆 Northern wants up to 450 new trains, starting with Leeds routes
Northern says it's planning its "largest ever investment" in trains, with up to 450 new electric, hybrid and battery models to replace stock built in the 1980s and 90s. It has invited manufacturers to tender and will send its final business case to the Department for Transport and the Treasury in the new year. The rollout would start on the Huddersfield, Leeds and York route, and Northern aims to replace about two thirds of its fleet within ten years. No dates yet for when the first new trains would arrive.
👉 Read the full story at the YEP
⚖️ Second man charged with Raheim Jackson murder
Louis Jolaoso, 28, of Sowod Street, Burley, has been charged with the murder of Raheim Jackson in New Wortley on 24 October. Michael Gyedu, 26, of Rathmell Road, was charged with murder earlier last week. West Yorkshire Police say enquiries are continuing and anyone with information can call 101 quoting reference 13260606745, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
👉 Read the full story at West Leeds Dispatch
🏛️ Abbey House Museum: "pinch of salt" on those sofa pictures
More than 30 people went to Sunday's information session on plans to reimagine Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall, and some asked for the museum's identity to be kept. New keeper Leanne Hogg told residents to take the artist's impressions, which drew an online backlash for showing potted plants and comfy sofas in the Victorian streets, "with a pinch of salt". She said the plan includes Kirkstall Brewery as a commercial partner and, if the money comes in, the transformation should be finished by 2035.
👉 Read the full story at West Leeds Dispatch
🏙️ AROUND THE CITY
⛪ Harehills church could become shops and flats
Plans have been submitted to turn the vacant former church at 31 Ashley Road, Harehills, into three shops and three flats. The applicant's design report says the building no longer operates as a church or community facility, and reusing it would stop it falling into disrepair. The application is out for consultation until Friday 20 November.
👉 Read the full story at the YEP (LDRS)
🍺 Stick or Twist named one of the UK's best Spoons
The Stick or Twist on Merrion Way, a favourite for a pre-gig pint before the First Direct Arena, came seventh in a ranking of the UK's best JD Wetherspoon pubs, according to Leeds Live. The study, by Spin and Shake, looked at 1.9 million Google reviews, and the Leeds pub averaged 4.35 stars out of 5. Fulham's Walham Green took the top spot.
👉 Read the full story at Leeds Live
🚦 GETTING ABOUT
🛣️ Albion Street and Woodhouse Lane resurfaced tonight and tomorrow
Albion Street and Woodhouse Lane are being resurfaced tonight (Monday 9 November) and tomorrow night, 7pm to 5am. Buses 5, 5A, 23, 24, 27, 28, 38, 39, 56 and X84 will divert in both directions. Also this week: overnight works at the Stanningley Road junction with Ledgard Way in Armley from 8pm on Thursday to 5am Friday (72 and 508 towards Leeds divert), and on Sunday (15 November) roadworks on Roundhay Road in Harehills and Fairburn Drive in Garforth divert the 12, 13, 13A, X98, X99 and 163.
👉 Read the full story at the YEP
🚧 Final surfacing push at Dawson's Corner
The final big round of road surfacing on the £44m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass scheme starts tonight and runs until Sunday 29 November. Expect overnight lane and road closures, generally 8pm to 5am, across Dawsons Corner, Bradford Road, Stanningley Bypass and Owlcotes Lane, with signed diversions and roads reopening each morning. Access to New Pudsey station will change during some phases, and Owlcotes Shopping Centre stays open as usual.
👉 Read the full story at the YEP
📸 Where the mobile speed cameras are this week
Leeds Live has the list of 24 mobile speed camera sites across Leeds this week, including Stanningley Road in Bramley, the A65 Abbey Road in Kirkstall, Tong Road and the A61 Harrogate Road in Alwoodley. Or, you know, just stick to the limit everywhere.
👉 Read the full story at Leeds Live
⚽ SPORT
Gudmundsson injury worry over the break
Gabi Gudmundsson didn't come out for the second half against Spurs, and Daniel Farke later said it was a hamstring problem. Melvin Bard, who hadn't played a minute since a late cameo against Newcastle, came on and had a strong second half, so Leeds have cover if the Swede is out. Leeds' next game is after the international break.
👉 Read the full story at the YEP
FC Farsley into the next round
FC Farsley came from behind to beat Shire Academics 3-1 at Throstle Nest in the County FA Challenge Cup, with two goals from Lewis Hanse and an own goal. They'll travel to Littletown, near Dewsbury, in the next round, and are back in Yorkshire Amateur League action at home to Berry Brow next week (2pm kick-off).
👉 Read the full story at West Leeds Dispatch
🎭 CULTURE
🎭 Once Upon a Time in Sokoto at Leeds Playhouse
Inua Ellams, who wrote Barber Shop Chronicles, brings his new play to Leeds Playhouse from Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 November. It's a story of friendship, family and the creation of Nigeria, following two women battling for their beliefs and freedom, and it won the 2024 Alfred Fagon Award. Some performances are BSL interpreted and captioned.
👉 Find out more at Leeds Playhouse
🎷 Shabaka at the Brudenell tomorrow
Saxophonist and flautist Shabaka Hutchings, of Sons of Kemet and The Comet Is Coming fame, plays the Brudenell tomorrow night (Tuesday 10 November), doors 7.30pm, £28 in advance, with Rory Green supporting. He's touring his 2026 album Of The Earth, which he wrote, performed, produced and mixed himself.
👉 Find out more at the Brudenell
🤠 A cabaret hoedown at Belle Isle's GATE
Red Ladder Local brings Hunter King's debut musical A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny to BITMO's GATE on Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle, on Thursday 12 November at 7pm. It's a foot-stomping queer parody inspired by Hunter's own transition and the power of drag. Tickets £5, free for BITMO tenants, age 16+.
👉 Read more at South Leeds Life
📅 THIS WEEK IN LEEDS
🛣️ Mon & Tue, 7pm to 5am: Albion Street and Woodhouse Lane resurfacing, with bus diversions.
🚧 From tonight to 29 Nov: overnight closures at Dawson's Corner and Stanningley Bypass.
🎷 Tuesday, 7.30pm: Shabaka at the Brudenell, plus Lots Of Hands the same night.
🎖️ Wednesday, 11am: Armistice Day two-minute silence.
🎸 Wednesday: Chasing Abbey and Gently Tender at the Brudenell.
🎭 Wed to Sat: Once Upon a Time in Sokoto at Leeds Playhouse.
🤠 Thursday, 7pm: A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny at the GATE, Belle Isle.
🎶 Thursday: Widowspeak at the Brudenell; Friday: Liz Lawrence.
Sources: YEP · YEP · Brudenell · Leeds Playhouse · South Leeds Life
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🏉 AND FINALLY...
After growing up playing alongside the boys at The Hunslet ARLFC, Lily has reached the end of her Under-11 days with the lads, and her teammates, friends and parents gave her a guard of honour as she walked off the pitch after her final all-boys training session. She's now carrying on her rugby with the club's girls' team. The Hunslet Club says her story shows why girls need the chance to keep playing the sports they love as they get older.
👉 Read the full story at South Leeds Life
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